Epi Explained: Types of Outbreaks – Point Source, Continuous Source, and Beyond Outbreaks occur when there is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a particular disease within
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Top 5 Takeaways Rapid Outbreak: The University of Michigan experienced a rapid increase in influenza A(H3N2) cases from October 6 to November 19, 2021, with over 95% of cases detected
Top 5 Takeaways Massive Testing Effort: The CBTS program conducted over 11.6 million SARS-CoV-2 tests at 8,319 locations across the U.S. and its territories from March 2020 to April 2021.
CPH Focus: Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Epidemiology – Measures of Disease Frequency: Mortality and Morbidity Rates In this tutorial, we’ll cover another essential topic in public health: measures of
Top 5 Takeaways Vaccine Effectiveness: Moderna’s vaccine was 86% effective and Pfizer-BioNTech’s was 75% effective in preventing COVID-19–associated hospitalizations ≥120 days after the second dose. Antibody Levels: Antibody responses to
COVID-19 and Type 2 Diabetes in Children: New Evidence Raises Public Health Concerns Key Takeaways Children aged 10-19 who had COVID-19 are at a higher risk of developing type 2
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Increase in cVDPV2 Cases: During January 2020–June 2021, there were 44 cVDPV outbreaks resulting in 1,335 paralytic cases, with 86% being cVDPV2. Introduction of Novel OPV2:
Gut Health and Endometriosis: New Study Uncovers Biomarkers for Non-Invasive Diagnosis Key Takeaways A new study reveals distinct stool metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering a pathway for non-invasive diagnosis.
Top 5 Takeaways Emergence of COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis: Multiple cases of mucormycosis were reported in Arkansas following COVID-19 diagnosis, highlighting a new public health concern. Patient Demographics: The median age of
COVID-19: A Coronary Artery Disease Risk Equivalent with Genetic Implications Key Takeaways COVID-19, especially in hospitalized cases, is linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE). Hospitalization for